Stowaways on Ships – Who Pays Under Time Charter? BIMCO Clause Explained

Описание: Stowaways on Ships – Who Pays Under Time Charter? BIMCO Clause Explained
A stowaway was discovered onboard a vessel under Time Charter, resulting in a surprising USD 150,000 claim against the charterer.
But under the charterparty… who should actually pay?

In this video, we explain the key factors that determine liability when a stowaway is found during a Time Charter, including:

✔ How the stowaway gained access to the vessel
✔ The responsibilities of owners vs. charterers
✔ The role of P&I Insurance in stowaway incidents
✔ Why the BIMCO Stowaways Clause for Time Charter Parties is essential
✔ Practical risk-management steps to avoid similar claims

Understanding these obligations is crucial for shipowners, charterers, brokers, and maritime professionals seeking to prevent costly charterparty disputes and protect commercial operations.
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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction
00:20 The $150,000 Stowaway Case
01:15 Owner vs Charterer Responsibility
02:50 BIMCO Stowaway Clause
04:30 Master’s Role in Prevention
06:10 Final Summary and Advice

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